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Douglas County Parks & Recreation Park Bench THE

GENERAL INFORMATION Administrative O ces (Old Courthouse) 6754 Bankhead Hwy | Douglasville, GA 30134 Deer Lick Park O ces 2105 Mack Rd. | Douglasville, GA 30135

What’s Inside This Newsletter will provide citizens a quick view of what is going on in our community and in our parks department. Registration and rental information, sta directories, park highlights, and other important information can be found in each edition. DCPR Mission Statement The mission of the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich individuals, families and the community through the provision of services, facilities, and programs that improve the quality of life in Douglas County. On The Cover Send in your favorite parks and recreation photograph for a chance to have it selected for the next Newsletter front cover. For questions, call Tracie Ivey at 770-920-7129.

Phone & Fax Numbers

Phone.........(770) 489-3919 Fax..............(678) 293-1021

Deer Lick.....(770) 920-7129 Fax...............(770) 920-7191

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat & Sun Closed

Mon-Sat 8:00 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun Closed

Our park gates are open all year, but some facilities are closed on speci c dates. Please see the Community Calendar on page 11 for holiday/closure dates. Holidays/Closures

www.douglascountyparks.com www.celebratedouglascounty.com Web Addresses

*The information contained in this newsletter is subject to change without notice.

Director’s Le er Dear Douglas County Citizens,

This is an exciting time for the Parks and Recreation Department in Douglas County. You, the voters, have spoken and passed the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). These funds will be used to improve the quality of life as we know it in Douglas County.

The SPLOST will fund a new Recreation Center, Senior Center, and provide upgrades for a number of parks and ball elds. As the new facilities come online, it will give the Recreation Department sta the ability to o er new programming for our community. Please take a few minutes to look over the

existing programs that are o ered for you and your families. As always, we appreciate your feedback, comments and opinions.

Sincerely, DOUGLAS COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION Gary L. Dukes, Director

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

[ADULT ATHLETICS]

Adult Co-Ed Kickball Registration begins July 3rd and the season will begin August 22nd. Games will be played at Deer Lick Park on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. If you are 17 years of age or older, please join in the friendly competition and FUN! Registration Fee - $20.00 Pickle Ball Pickle ball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wi e ball, over a net. Pickle ballers meet Thursdays at Deer Lick Park Gymnasium from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m, beginnning August 10th.. There is no fee but it is recommended that you bring your own equipment.

[YOUTH ATHLETICS]

Winter League Basketball Information Volunteers Needed! *Coaches Certi cation & Criminal Background Checks are required Boys and Girls ages 5-18

Early Bird Registration: Aug 14th – Sept 15, 2017 Fee: $70 with a sibling discount Regular Registration: Sept 18 – Oct 13, 2017 Fee: $75 with a sibling discount Late Registration: Oct 14 – Nov 13, 2017

Age Control Date: Jan 1, 2018 Season Starts on Jan 6, 2018 * Saturday games only. * Practices will be held in local school gymnasiums (TBD) beginning Mid-December.

Fee: $80 (no sibling discounts) Out of County Fee - $25.00

Lithia Springs Park Summer Baseball & Softball Clinics Clinics will begin on August 1st and run for four consecutive weeks. Rainouts will be rescheduled. Contact Tracie Ivey at tivey@co.douglas.ga.us to inquire or to register.

Softball Clinics | Fielding/Defense | $15 per session Thursdays 6-7 p.m. Ages 10 & under Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 11 & up Softball Clinics| Pitching | $25 per session

Baseball Clinics | Pitching | $25.00 per session Tuesdays & Thursdays 7-8 p.m. Ages 8-10 Tuesdays & Thursdays 8-9 p.m. Ages 11 & up Baseball Clinics | Fielding/Defense | $15 per session

Fridays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 10 & under Fridays 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 11 & up

Fridays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 10 & under Fridays 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 11 & up

Clinics Presented And Facilitated Through Choice Baseball Club, Inc.

Lithia Springs Park Fall Baseball & Softball Registration Information

Youth Baseball

Youth Softball

Early Reg July 8th- Aug 8th

Late Reg After Aug 8th

Early Reg July 8th- Aug 8th

Late Reg After Aug 8th

Ages 4U (Co-ed) 6U 8U

$55.00 $70.00 $70.00 $90.00 $90.00

$65.00 $80.00 $80.00 $100.00 $100.00

6U 8U

$70.00 $70.00 $90.00 $90.00

$80.00 $80.00 $100.00 $100.00

10U 12U

10U 12U

Baseball Age Control Date: April 30th

Softball Age Control Date: Jan 1st

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

Douglas Co Youth Baseball League BoundaryWaters Park Baseball ages 4-14 Benedict@jrsltd.com Register at www.DCYBL.com

Bill Arp Falcons Football & Cheerleading Ages 5-12 www.billarpfalcons.com Bill Arp Baseball/Softball Director Baseball - Chris Little ctdawg13@me.com Asst Director - Jason Stewart Jstewart198514@yahoo.com Softball Director - MarieWoodham Ophelia1126@gmail.com

Beulah Football Register online at www.beulahbulldogs.net Fee is $200 with a $75 minimum deposit Includes: Helmet, Game Jersey, Shoulder Pads, Game Pants, Game Socks, Belt

4U – $40 6U – $65 8U – $65 10U –$ 75 12U – $75 14U – $85 Registration Fees

Fairplay Park Youth Baseball & Softball Registration will take place at Fairplay Park on August 5 & 12 from 10 am - 2 pm Register NOW at www.fairplayyouthsports.org If you register online before the end of July use the code 6771 to receive an early bird discount.

Deer Lick Park Girls Softball Fall Registration August 12th & 19th at the park and August 1st - 19th online registration It includes a T-shirt! Register at: www.deerlicksoftball.com Registration Fees $60 for 6u and 8u $80 for 10u and 12u

Georgia Storm Soccer Chestnut Log & Boundary Waters Online registration is open through July 31, 2017 *Late fee of $15.00 is added on August 1, 2017 Denise Tucker | League Admin tuck6153@bellsouth.net www.georgiastorm.com

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL COMPLEX

Winston Baseball Fall Ball Registration winstonbaseball@gmail.com In-Person Saturday, July 29 and Saturday August 5 from 9 am-12 pm Mason Creek Middle School Library Online July 1, 2017 www.winstonbaseball.com

Lithia Spring Park Summer Baseball & Softball Clinic Tracie Ivey tivey@co.douglas.ga.us 770-920-7129 Fall Baseball & Softball Restiger NOW at www.douglascountyparks.com

Fall Ball Registration Aug 5th-12th From 10 am-3pm

Greg Patterson | President postroadsoftball@gmail.com 404-353-7575 Travis Hood | Local Rep postroadparksoftball@gmail.com

BoundaryWater Aquatic Center

Aquatic Superintendent, Jim Gay Program Coordinator , Thomas Combs

July 1-30th: Mon-Fri 7am-8:30 p.m. Sat 8am-5:30 p.m. Sun 1-6 p.m. July 31st and On: Mon-Fri 8am-8:30 p.m. Sat 8am-5:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays

The beautiful Boundary Waters Aquatic Center features an 8-lane, 25-yard heated competition pool, and a 4-lane, heated therapeutic/teaching pool. The Aquatic Center was designed and constructed with SPLOST funds. Thanks to the citizens of Douglas County for this wonderful facility! Swim passes make a great, healthy gift that can last all year. Quarterly and annual Swim passes for individuals, seniors, and families are available. The aquatic center has everything for all ages and skill level. The pool is not the only amenity we have here. If you are just looking for a quiet place to work out, we also have a cardio tness room with treadmills, elliptical machines, small hand weights, and stationary bicycles.

Programs

[AQUATIC PROGRAMS & EVENTS]

• Seals Swim Lessons (all classes are full for this summer) • Swim Teams – several local and school swim teams use BWAC • Special Events – events vary throughout the year • Lifeguard Certi cation Classes

July 14th – 16th July 28th – 30th - Initial: $250 Recert: $150 - $25.00 deposit due at time of registration

[BIRTHDAY PARTY INFO]

Party time is 1-5 p.m. Pool Time is 1-2:30 p.m./Swim Time is 2:30-5 p.m. Party time (1:30 p.m.) includes set up, breakdown and cleanup. This is strictly adhered to. - Douglas County Resident Fee: $180 - Non-resident Fee: $200

[FITNESS CLASSES]

· H2O Fit · Instructor, Julianca Gorski 9:45 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. 7:00 p.m. Tues. $6.00 Aerobics for Everyone!

· Cardio Fit · Instructor, Dana Wester 6:00 p.m. Wed. All Classes $4.00/Age 55+ $3.00 · Aqua Zumba · Instructor, Pamela Bennett 7:00 p.m. Mon., Thur. 9:30 a.m. Sat. $8.00 per class/$50.00 for 8 classes

Please contact BWAC for fee and pass fee schedule. (770) 489-2175

· Strength & Toning · Instructor, Dana Wester 6:00 p.m. Mon. · Abs Lab · Instructor, Dana Wester 6:00 p.m. Tues.

· Body By U Fitness · Various workouts & times on Mon., Tues., Thurs., Sat. $7.00 per class/$25.00 month/$40 buddy pass

THERAPEUTICS & SPECIAL OLYMPICS

[YOUTH GROUP] A brand new program where young Special Olympics athletes can begin learning the skills in various sports programs that are o ered for our older participants. Ages: 7-15 Cost: $15.00 The fee allows participation in selected sports programs o ered this fall. You can view the calendar by visiting www.douglascountyparks.com, scroll down to the Therapeutics Section, then go to Downloadable Documents (Fall Calendar) to see your options. Department and Special Olympics Georgia o er many sports throughout the year. These sports are seasonal in nature. Fall Sports include Bocce, Softball, Bowling and Equestrian. Ages: 16 & up Cost: Most are free *Nominal cost for bowling and equestrian [SPECIAL OLYMPICS ALL YEAR!] The Douglas County Parks and Recreation

[FALL FUN] Program registration for fall activities will begin on August 1st. Activities will include movie nights, dinner nights, game nights, arts and crafts, cooking classes, outdoor education, and Explore Georgia. Fee: $25.00 per participant Movie Nights: $11.00 per movie trip The fee allows participants to sign up for any of the activities o ered this fall. You can view the calendar by visiting www.douglascountyparks.com, scroll down to the Therapeutics Section, then go to Downloadable Documents (Fall Calendar) to see your options. [SPECIAL OLYMPICS EQUESTRIAN TEAM PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER] Date: August 26 – Deer Lick Park Host Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Cost: $5.00 per plate (includes pancakes, sausage & a breakfast beverage)

Please contact Jessica Morgan at jmorgan@co.douglas.ga.us or 770-920-7129 for more information or visit our website at www.douglascountyparks.com .

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

[REGISTRATION METHODS] Pre-registration is required for all classes, programs and events and is on a rst come, rst served basis. All program or special event fees will be re ected during online registration and in the appropriate section of this newsletter. Online Registration: Online registration can be done at www.douglascountyparks.com. Scroll down to Online Registration Information (red link). New users must create an account under Important Links. Here you can view classes/programs and events that are being o ered, check fees, register, or make a payment. In Person Registration: In person registration during general operating hours is also available. Payment in the form of cash, check, credit card (American Express not accepted), or money order is accepted A 25% non-resident fee will be assessed to all Douglas County Parks and Recreation facility rentals and classes.

Facility Rentals must be handled in person at the following locations:

Deer Lick Park: Clinton Nature Preserve Deer Lick Park (non- athletic facilities only) Dog River Trails Park Fairplay Park (non-athletic facilities only) Lithia Springs Park WoodrowWilson Park BoundaryWaters Park: Boundary Waters Aquatic Center Boundary Waters Athletic Complexes Winston Park: Winston Park Baseball Complexes

Online registration is available at www.douglascountyparks.com Or register in person at Deer Lick Park during normal business hours.

For all other athletic eld inquiries please contact Chad Gri n at chgri n@co.douglas.ga.us or by phone at 678-449-3927.

[REFUND POLICIES] Refund Policy for General Recreation Instructional Classes

Any participant may receive a refund of their registration fee minus a $10.00 service charge if the refund is requested more than seven calendar days prior to the rst scheduled class. An account credit may also be applied to a future program/activity if requested within seven calendar days of the rst scheduled class. Refund Policy for Facility Reservation Cancellations Any person may receive a refund for a facility reservation minus a $10.00 service charge if the cancellation is requested more than seven calendar days prior to the actual reservation date. Refunds for reservations within seven calendar days of the reservation date will NOT be granted, but a credit may be applied to another date that must be used during the same calendar year and is based on availability.

New online customers (head of household age 18 or older) must apply for an online account. 1. Go to www.douglascountyparks.com 2. Click on online registration – Activity & Facility Info. This tab is under Important Links 3. Click create DCPR Account or Login to create an account or login

4. Click Activity 5. Click Sessions 6. Make Selections 7. Payment received by Visa or Master Card only for online registration.

FACILITY RENTAL FEES

[DEER LICK PARK] Community Room: 50/99 person max Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $20 per hour Kitchen: Flat Rate $20.00 Gymnasium (standard size gymnasium): $50.00 per hour Outdoor Pavilions: Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $7.00 per hour Outdoor Amphitheater: Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $8.00 per hour Wedding Gazebo: $100.00 per day Sand Volleyball Court:

[BOUNDARYWATERS AQUATIC CENTER] Party Room 35 person max 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. is Party Room Time 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. is Pool Time – 20 swimmers *$1 for each additional swimmer $180 Resident Fee $200 Non-Resident Fee [CLINTON NATURE PRESERVE] Outdoor Pavilions Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $7.00 per hour Outdoor Amphitheater Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $8.00 per hour Activity Areas Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $7.00 per hour [DOG RIVER TRAILHEAD ] Outdoor Pavilion Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $7.00 per hour

[LITHIA SPRINGS PARK] Outdoor Pavilions Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $7.00 per hour [WOODROWWILSON PARK] Outdoor Pavilions Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $7.00 per hour Activity Areas Reserved by the hour (min of two hours) $7.00 per hour [ATHLETIC FIELD RENTAL] One day rental - $150 Two day rental - $250 $8.00 per hour with lights *Additional fees/deposits may apply

$5.00 per hour (no lights) $8.00 per hour (with lights)

PARK LISTINGS & AMENITIES

Clinton Park 8720 Ephesus Church Rd. Villa Rica, GA 30180 770-920-7129 dreed@co.douglas.ga.us yaccilien@co.douglas.ga.us jkearney@co.douglas.ga.us

4841 Hwy. 5 Douglasville, Georgia 30135 678-449-3927 Chad Gri n, chgri n@co.douglas.ga.us Bill Arp Park

5000 Hwy. 92/166 Douglasville, GA 30135 770-489-2175 Jim Gay, jgay@co.douglas.ga.us Peter Trent, ptrent@co.douglas.ga.us BoundaryWaters

2105 Mack Rd. Douglasville, GA 30135 770-920-7129 dreed@co.douglas.ga.us yaccilien@co.douglas.ga.us jkearney@co.douglas.ga.us Deer Lick Park

PARK LISTINGS & AMENITIES

Fairplay Park

2922 S. Sweetwater Rd. Lithia Springs, GA 30122 770-920-7129 Tracie Ivey, tivey@co.douglas.ga.us Lithia Springs Park

Dog River Trails 6100 Hwy 5 Douglasville, GA 30135 770-920-7129 dreed@co.douglas.ga.us

8395 Hwy. 166 Douglasville, GA 30135 770-920-7129 | 678-449-3927 dreed@co.douglas.ga.us yaccilien@co.douglas.ga.us jkearney@co.douglas.ga.us Chad Gri n, chgri n@co.douglas.ga.us

yaccilien@co.douglas.ga.us jkearney@co.douglas.ga.us

Post Road Park 3548 Post Rd. Douglasville, GA 30135 678-449-3927 Chad Gri n, chgri n@co.douglas.ga.us

Winston 7475 US-78 Winston, GA 30187 678-293-1020 Matt Hill, mhill@co.douglas.ga.us

WoodrowWilson Park 6635 Mt. Vernon Rd. Lithia Springs, GA 30122 770-920-7129 dreed@co.douglas.ga.us

yaccilien@co.douglas.ga.us jkearney@co.douglas.ga.us

Park Amenities Bill Arp Park Boundary Waters Park Clinton Nature Preserve Deer Lick Park Dog RiverTrails/Trailhead Fairplay Park Lithia Springs Park Post Road Park Winston Park WoodrowWilson Park

Baseball Fields

Softball Fields

Football Fields Soccer Field

Indoor Pool

Tennis Courts

Volleyball Courts

Indoor Basketball

Walking Trail/Track Lake/River Playground

Activity Rooms/Area Pavilion/Shelter Picnic Tables Gazebo

Disc Golf

Skateboard

Batting Cages

Bocce Courts

Fitness Room

Horsehoe Pits

Outdoor Basketball Dog Park Restrooms

Amphitheaters

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

PROGRAMS

ATA Taekwondo Classes Tuesday/Thursday: Family Fun Center Rank and Time: Low Rank: 7-8 p.m. & High Rank: 8-9 p.m. Instructor: Ed Meyer, 4th Degree Black Belt Cost: $45.00 per month Register at www.douglascountyparks.com *Uniform cost is $25 and can be purchased through the instructor. Cardio Kick Tuesday/Thursday: Deer Lick Gymnasium Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Instructor: Chesy Thomas Ages14 and up Cost: $20 per month or $5 per class for drop-ins Register at www.douglascountyparks.com Ceramics Plus 1st Thursday of the month starting September Location: Deer Lick Park Activity Room 110 Time: 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Terry Henley All ages elementary and up

Historical Fencing: Italian Longsword Saturdays (weekly): Family Fun Center Beginners : 9-10:30 a.m. Intermediate: 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m. Instructor: Bryan Johnson & Darren Foley Ages 16 and up *Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian *Training equipment will be provided for

the rst 12 weeks of class. Cost: $45 for 12 weeks longswordguy.com

Piano Instruction Thursdays: Instructor will schedule times Instructor: Juanita Barlow pagebarlow1@yahoo.com Cost: $90 per month Register at www.douglascountyparks.com

Zumba Monday/Wednesday: Deer Lick Park Gymnasium Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Instructor: Suelyn Kirkland Cost: $20 per month or $5 per class for drop-ins Register at www.douglascountyparks.com

Register one week in advance at www.douglascountyparks.com Cost: Materials use

SPECIAL EVENTS CAMPOREE & ZOMBIE RUN - ONLY 50 SPACES AVAILABLE! Join us at the popular Clinton Nature Preserve for group games, s’mores, a bon re, hotdogs, music and fellowship as we camp out in the darkness. DATE: Saturday, October 7, 2017 ARRIVAL TIME: 2:00 p.m. October 7th DEPARTURE TIME: 12:00 p.m. October 8th ACTIVITIES: Group games, bon re, hotdogs, s’mores, zombie run Hotdogs will be provided for dinner on October 7th and breakfast will be provided on October 8th. Tent spaces are $25 for up to four people. You must bring and set up your own tent. TENTS only please. No electricity is available, but limited water and public restrooms are on site. No pets, alcoholic beverages, hunting equipment or o road vehicles are allowed. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ! Online registration is available at www.douglascountyparks.com. Inquiries can be directed to Tammy Cochran at tcochran@co.douglas.ga.us or by phone at 770-920-7129.

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CALENDAR

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IndependenceDay

• July 4 • Independence Day

• July 22 • On Site Youth Baseball & Softball Registration @ Lithia Springs Park | 10am-2pm

• August 7 • First Day of School

• August 14 • Early Bird Registration for Winter Youth Basketball Deer Lick Park

• August 26 • Special Olympics Equestrian Team Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Deer Lick Park

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Labor Day

• October 7 • Camporee & Zombie Run Clinton Nature Preserve A rrival 2:00 p.m. October 7th Departure12:00 p.m. October 8th

• October 31 • Halloween

• September 4 • Labor Day

• September 9 • Special Olympics Softball/Bocce Invitationl

• September 22 • First Day of Fall

BoundaryWaters Park VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

County Highlights The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department opened its newest park amenity on May 19th with a Ribbon Cutting and Cookout. The park, located behind the Dog River Library boasts a large picnic pavilion, trailhead, and two smaller picnic areas. The two quarter-mile and one half mile trail (Yellow, Blue and Red) are marked for easy identi ca- tion and are for WALKING only. The outdoor pavilion can be rented for $7.00 per hour. Park visitors can enjoy a charcoal pit for roasting marshmallows or hotdogs and bench seating at the trailhead. The park address is 6100 Highway 5, Douglasville 30135. For additional information, please call Deer Lick Park at 770-920-7129.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Director – Gary Dukes

770-489-3919

O ce Manager – Terisa Redd Aquatics Division Aquatics Superintendent, Jim Gay BoundaryWaters Aquatic Center Program Coord. – Thomas Combs BoundaryWaters Aquatic Center Aquatics Division Secretary, Heather Rice BoundaryWaters Aquatic Center Maintenance Division

770-489-2175

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770-920-7129

Park Maintenance Superintendent, Danny Dinning Deer Lick Park Park Beauti cation Coord., Morris Ellison Deer Lick Park Maintenance Division Secretary, Patricia Page Deer Lick Park Park Security Coordinator , Kelly Voelker Recreation Superintendent, Tracie Ivey Deer Lick Park Athletic Coordinator, Brandon Davis Deer Lick Park Community Programs Coord, Tammy Cochran Deer Lick Park Therapeutics & Special Olympics Coord,. Jessica Morgan Deer Lick Park Recreation Division Secretary, Brenda Fortner Old Courthouse Recreation Division

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Deer Lick Park Deer Lick Park Guest Services Donna Reed Yashica Accilien Joseph Kearney Boundary Waters Athletic Complex & Trails , Peter Trent Lithia Springs Park

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Youth Baseball & Softball Coord., Tracie Ivey Winston Park , Program Coord., Matt Hill 678-293-1020 Department Youth Sports Coord., Chad Gri n 678-449-3927

Board Of Commissioners

Dr. Romona Jackson Jones Commission Chairman

Henry Mitchell, III District 1 Commissioner

Mike Mulcare District 3 Commissioner Ann Jones Guider District 4 Commissioner

www.celebratedouglascounty.com 8700 Hospital Drive Douglasville, GA 30135 770-949-2000

Kelly Robinson Vice Chairman and District 2 Commissioner

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